[Arizona-students] Important Job Opportunity

[Arielle Silverman]

Dear Federationists,

 

            The Disability Resource Center (DRC) at Arizona State University is currently searching for a new Disability Access Consultant (DAC) to work with blind students. This is an excellent opportunity to involve someone who can bring a much-needed positive blindness philosophy to ASU's blind students, faculty, and DRC staff.

 

            Please distribute the below job description widely and encourage everyone you know who has the necessary qualifications, and who is committed to changing what it means to be blind, to apply. (The description is also attached). We at ASU greatly appreciate your help.

 

Regards,

Arielle Silverman

 

Position Information

 

Working Title

DISABILITY ACCESS CONSULTANT

Job Code

091522

Department

L0206-DISABILITY RESOURCES

College / Division

   

SR Number

125765

VP Area

   

Location

ASU at the Tempe campus

Requisition Number

0700409

Application Deadline

   

Scope of Search

Open to Public (O)

Job Category

Administrative and Professional

Position Type

   

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Exempt

Duration

Explanations go here, e.g. Regular-50% FTE 6 months or greater

Regular

Grant Funded

No

FTE

100%

Days and schedule to be worked and number of hours worked per week

M-F 8-5 Some nights and weekends

Pay Grade

99

Advertised Salary Range

$40,000 / annually

Duties and Responsibilities

Determines eligibility and coordinates access to accommodations and services for postsecondary students with disabilities, primarily students who are blind/visually

impaired, have acquired brain injuries, and/or physical, health-related disabilities, learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

(ADHD). Reviews Ophthalmologist's reports, psycho educational, psychological, medical and other technical evaluations of students abilities, disabilities,

and requests for reasonable accommodations. Develops plans to support access to courses, programs, facilities, services and activities on campus. Advocates

to increase the support of the campus community. Provides ongoing information and support for prospective and enrolled students as well as faculty and

staff. Provides ongoing consultation and technical assistance to faculty and staff to facilitate equal learning and other opportunities. Maintains knowledge

of current issues and legislation. Documents and maintains case records.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Educational Psychology or related field including two (2) years of progressively responsible experience

in a closely related position

Minimum Qualifications Supplement

OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Minimum Qualifications Continued

   

Desired Qualifications

Experience evaluating disability documentation, including psycho educational, psychological and medical, ophthalmologist reports and/or evaluations; experience

assessing medical and technical evaluations for disability accommodations. Demonstrated knowledge of computer and adaptive technology. Experience developing

and presenting in-service trainings. Demonstrated knowledge of disability practices and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable federal and

state laws, policies, regulations and standards, e.g., Section 504 and the ADA. Demonstrated knowledge of: principles, concepts, methods and techniques

of universal design; standards, requirements and regulations regarding confidentiality of information.

General Information

ASU offers applicants an opportunity to voluntarily self-disclose information for the University's affirmative action plan; applicants may complete an EEO

survey for the position(s) to which the applicant is applying at http://www.eoaa.asu.edu/aa_EEO_Survey.asp. Application materials should specify job title

and Staff Request number. Resumes should include beginning and ending dates for all employment in month/year format (e.g., 08/2002-07/2004).

Backgroundcheck Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials,

licenses, and certifications.

Supplemental Requirements

None

Reimburse Interview Expenses?

No

If yes, indicate expenses covered

   

Instructions for Applying

See Special Notes/Instructions.

Applicant Contact Phone

480-965-2701

Special Notes/Instructions:

Deadline is 5pm, 10/04/2006; if not filled, every 2 WEEKS thereafter until search is closed. Scheduled closing deadlines that fall on a non-business day

at ASU will be extended to the next ASU business day.

 

TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, resume and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of 3 professional references. Specify job title and the Staff Request

Number. Any application that lacks any requested item must be rejected; or departments may provide the opportunity to all applicants to provide missing

items prior to screening.

 

Submit material listed above specifying job title and SR# O -125765 by 5 pm to:

 

Arizona State University

Human Resources

P.O. Box 875612

Tempe, AZ 85287-5612

FAX: 480-965-6640

 
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Dear Federationists,
 
           
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) at
Arizona
State
University
is currently searching for a new Disability Access Consultant (DAC) to work with blind students. This is an excellent opportunity to involve someone who can bring a much-needed positive blindness philosophy to ASU’s blind students, faculty, and DRC staff.
 
           
Please distribute the below job description widely and encourage everyone you know who has the necessary qualifications, and who is committed to changing what it means to be blind, to apply. (The description is also attached). We at ASU greatly appreciate your help.
 
Regards,
Arielle Silverman
 
Position Information
 
Working Title
DISABILITY ACCESS CONSULTANT
Job Code
091522
Department
L0206-DISABILITY RESOURCES
College / Division
 
 
SR Number
125765
VP Area
 
 
Location
ASU at the Tempe campus
Requisition Number
0700409
Application Deadline
 
 
Scope of Search
Open to Public (O)
Job Category
Administrative and Professional
Position Type
 
 
Exempt / Non-Exempt
Exempt
Duration
Explanations go here, e.g. Regular-50% FTE 6 months or greater
Regular
Grant Funded
No
FTE
100%
Days and schedule to be worked and number of hours worked per week
M-F 8-5 Some nights and weekends
Pay Grade
99
Advertised Salary Range
$40,000 / annually
Duties and Responsibilities
Determines eligibility and coordinates access to accommodations and services for postsecondary students with disabilities, primarily students who are blind/visually
impaired, have acquired brain injuries, and/or physical, health-related disabilities, learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD). Reviews Ophthalmologist's reports, psycho educational, psychological, medical and other technical evaluations of students abilities, disabilities,
and requests for reasonable accommodations. Develops plans to support access to courses, programs, facilities, services and activities on campus. Advocates
to increase the support of the campus community. Provides ongoing information and support for prospective and enrolled students as well as faculty and
staff. Provides ongoing consultation and technical assistance to faculty and staff to facilitate equal learning and other opportunities. Maintains knowledge
of current issues and legislation. Documents and maintains case records.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Educational Psychology or related field including two (2) years of progressively responsible experience
in a closely related position
Minimum Qualifications Supplement
OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Minimum Qualifications Continued
 
 
Desired Qualifications
Experience evaluating disability documentation, including psycho educational, psychological and medical, ophthalmologist reports and/or evaluations; experience
assessing medical and technical evaluations for disability accommodations. Demonstrated knowledge of computer and adaptive technology. Experience developing
and presenting in-service trainings. Demonstrated knowledge of disability practices and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable federal and
state laws, policies, regulations and standards, e.g., Section 504 and the ADA. Demonstrated knowledge of: principles, concepts, methods and techniques
of universal design; standards, requirements and regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
General Information
ASU offers applicants an opportunity to voluntarily self-disclose information for the University's affirmative action plan; applicants may complete an EEO
survey for the position(s) to which the applicant is applying at http://www.eoaa.asu.edu/aa_EEO_Survey.asp. Application materials should specify job title
and Staff Request number. Resumes should include beginning and ending dates for all employment in month/year format (e.g., 08/2002-07/2004).
Backgroundcheck Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials,
licenses, and certifications.
Supplemental Requirements
None
Reimburse Interview Expenses?
No
If yes, indicate expenses covered
 
 
Instructions for Applying
See Special Notes/Instructions.
Applicant Contact Phone
480-965-2701
Special Notes/Instructions:
Deadline is 5pm, 10/04/2006; if not filled, every 2 WEEKS thereafter until search is closed. Scheduled closing deadlines that fall on a non-business day
at ASU will be extended to the next ASU business day.
 
TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, resume and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of 3 professional references. Specify job title and the Staff Request
Number. Any application that lacks any requested item must be rejected; or departments may provide the opportunity to all applicants to provide missing
items prior to screening.
 
Submit material listed above specifying job title and SR# O -125765 by 5 pm to:
 
Arizona State University
Human Resources
P.O. Box 875612
Tempe, AZ 85287-5612
FAX: 480-965-6640